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Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services

LocationSydney NSW, Australia
Positions1 Position
Published At:12 hours ago
Job no: 49F6B

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.


About the role

The WSP Building Services team offers a fresh and energetic culture generated from passionate leadership, top-tier projects and inspired, collaborative thinking. With high retention rates, new vacancies are rare however we currently have an opening for a Senior Electrical Engineer to work on a variety of building projects and provide support to the Electrical team lead.

If you can seamlessly blend creativity with engineering expertise, lead cutting-edge designs, and collaborate with passionate teams to deliver unmatched results we want you. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who shares the mentality – 'we don't just follow industry standards; we set them'.

What you'll do

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will be part of a wider multidisciplinary network of professional engineers working on both local and national projects. Specific activities will include:

  • Providing electrical design expertise on a variety of mid to top tier multi-disciplinary building projects
  • Delivering best practice and outcomes for clients, saving on costs and time 
  • Taking the lead on engineering design when required, project coordination and management
  • Communicating effectively with all external and internal stakeholders and project teams
  • Being a supporting figure and mentor for lesser experienced engineers 
  • Building solid client relationships and representing the business with the local and regional markets 

Ideally you will:

  • Have a passion for what you do
  • Hold a recognized Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering with CPEng an advantage
  • Have at least 6 years experience working within Building Services, ideally in a consulting environment
  • Demonstrate expertise in designing electrical systems within Building Services
  • Have the ability to coordinate and understand relevant building services disciplines, including Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire Protection, and Environmentally Sustainable Design.
  • Have proven project experience in the building services sector across a variety of project types
  • Possess a working knowledge of Australian building codes and standards
  • Demonstrate a history of effectively managing competing priorities, prioritizing work, and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Why WSP?

WSP offers a unique working environment where your career can thrive. With flexible working hours and the ability to work from home, we believe in work-life balance. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on headline projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting. Additionally, we offer:

  • The opportunity to work on multidisciplinary, tier 1 projects across a range of sectors
  • Access to a global network of experts and continuous professional development.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A culture of promoting within
  • Global mobility and opportunities to work on major international projects

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.

  • Published on 26 Mar 2025, 1:24 AM